The letter from James is practical, to the point, challenging, bracing, and refreshing. It was one of the first, if not the first, New Testament document. What a blessing is this writing about the Christian's faith in action! Read it now.
¶ Important decisions: trust in God when man speaks ill; sound sleep when the hounds are baying; not going beyond what is written; arriving boldly before the Throne of grace.
¶ Just when we get comfortable, circumstances change. Why are we caught by surprise, when this is the way of this world?
¶ Were there so many crazies out there before the internet came along?
¶ In one moment's activity Jesus taught and preached, Luke 20.1. We should be careful separating gospel from doctrine.
¶ Thankful for:
- friends who pray for me;
- the clarity and power of Scripture;
- calm in the midst of storm and disappointment.
¶ A semi-random Bible verse: “Or do you not know that as many as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?” Romans 6.3 NET.